10 greatest managerial comebacks

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 09:  Jose Mourinho manager of Chelsea reacts during the UEFA Champions League Group G match between Chelsea FC and FC Porto at Stamford Bridge on December 9, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.  (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
Jose Mourinho’s career took a huge twist when he returned to Chelsea

#3 Jose Mourinho (Chelsea)

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - MAY 24:  Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United celebrates following the UEFA Europa League Final between Ajax and Manchester United at Friends Arena on May 24, 2017 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
Jose Mourinho led Chelsea to numerous titles

Jose Mourinho, the Special One, needs no introduction. After a trophy-laden spell at Porto, including the Champions League crown, Mourinho came to England to replace Claudio Ranieri at Chelsea. The Portuguese led the Blues to consecutive league titles, becoming probably the most decorated manager in the club’s history.

But disputes with owner Roman Abramovich made Mourinho leave the club after three seasons. He then went on to win silverware at Inter Milan and Real Madrid before making a shocking return to the Bridge in 2013. This time, Jose, describing himself as “the happy one”, led the Blues to the Champions League semifinals. He then brought in the likes of Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas to the squad and won the Premier League in 2015.

However, the Portuguese was shown the exit doors before the end of the year as Chelsea found themselves near the relegation zone the next season. He joined rivals Manchester United at the beginning of the 2016/17 season and led them to the double in his first season in charge.

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